For ordinary video conferences or audio transmission, an ordinary microphone will do. But for specialized applications, you’ll need a mic with exceptional audio fidelity, such as the Yeti USB Mic from Blue Microphones. The mic earns THX certification so you know you’re getting superior sound quality from this plug-and-play USB mic. It has three capsules with 14mm drivers giving you a total of four pattern settings. From stereo, to cardioid, bidirectional or omnidirectional settings, you can modify the mic to fit your needs. Easy to use controls right on the mic itself plus a low latency headphone jack lets you manage your sound seamlessly. $150.

A drop in the bucket doesn’t look like much but over time, those drops add up. The same goes with energy consumption at work or at home. What you think are insignificant figures in energy usage are in fact important. HP Compaq wants you to cut down on your energy usage with their new LCD monitors such as this LE1711. It has all the trimmings of a typical active matrix TFT such as 1280×1024 resolution at 60Hz, 160-degree viewing angle, and 1000:1 contrast ratio. But the number you should be looking at is the 38% reduction in power consumption and the 50% less usage of harmful materials for the construction. Over time, you’ll see that going energy efficient is the right way. $125.

Prevention is always better than cure. Like the preventable heartaches or even heart attacks that you could possibly incur if you drop an expensive gadget such as your iPhone – if you just had a decent protective cover for it. The VOi! hard shell case, for example, prevents those who have butterfingers from introducing their iPhone to the pavement. The case itself has a lanyard so you can hang on to your iPhone. You still have full access to the buttons and the screen but this time, with added security. $25.

At home or on the road, Scosche has got your charging duties covered with their powerFUZE charger combo. When at home, you can plug the charger to any wall outlet and the AC/DC converter will take care of the voltage requirements. And when you’re on the road, the low-profile charger fits your standard lighter outlet without taking up too much space. Charge two USB-enabled gadgets at the same time and at 1 Amp per outlet, your gadgets will fill up with juice in no time. $40.

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Tired of taking your laptop in and out of the bag, risking it to dents and scratches? Try not removing it from the bag, or try the Booq Viper Rush XL. The bag lets you work without ever having to remove your laptop from the semi-rigid case. It opens 120 degrees so you can have as much freedom as the joint of your notebook allows. While the neoprene pockets protect the computer’s surface and special bumpers lift the laptop letting the heat escape. $130.

If you are one of the few people in the world that has yet to buy themselves a bluetooth headset, the jabra Stone could be the perfect introduction to the line. It fits perfectly around your ear and when not in use it folds up into it’s charger, forming a stone-like design. $130.

The newest additions to the Nixon headphones line are the Tropper and the Whip. The Tropper comes in gray, black, white, pink or blue and has folding earcups, 40mm drivers and 20-20,000 hz frequency response. The Whip is more of a low profile headphone with a lightweight design for easy portability, 30mm drivers and comes in more funky colors such as yellow, orange and electric blue. Both will be available in November. $30 – $50.